Wednesday News: 07/02/2025 - Julius Randle, Jonnu Smith, Mitch Marner
Dynasty insights from the latest signings, trades, and news.
🏀 Dynasty Basketball News
Nickeil Alexander-Walker – ATL – G
📝 Signed: 4 years / $62M
Traded from Minnesota to Atlanta, NAW is beginning to deliver on his lottery pedigree. He joins Dyson Daniels in a revamped perimeter defense behind Trae Young. Deep-league dynasty value trending up.
Dorian Finney-Smith – HOU – F
📝 Joins Houston’s reworked forward core
DFS and Kevin Durant give Houston a playoff-tested, high-floor forward duo. But with Capela and Adams on the boards, expect a potential dip in DFS’s fantasy output.
Julius Randle – MIN – F
📝 Extended: 3 years / $100M
Riding a breakout postseason, Randle stays in Minnesota where he’ll team long-term with Naz Reid. His playmaking growth gives him high-floor dynasty appeal in all builds. Despite turning 30, Randle remains a buy in dynasty.
Myles Turner – MIL – C
🔁 Moved from Indiana to Milwaukee
A major shock: Turner leaves the Pacers for the Bucks in a move that also sees Damian Lillard waived. Indiana suddenly has holes at both center and point guard despite a Finals run. Big ripple effect.
Michael Porter Jr. – BKN – F
MPJ gets a fresh start in Brooklyn, but his fantasy stock is volatile. There’s opportunity, but this feels like a falling knife situation. Tread carefully.
Deandre Ayton – Free Agent – C
🛑 On the market once again
The former No. 1 pick will now look to join his third franchise in seven seasons. Still a per-minute fantasy asset, but patience across the league may be wearing thin.
🏈 Dynasty Football News
Jonnu Smith – PIT – TE
📝 Traded (with Jalen Ramsey) to Steelers
Reunites with Arthur Smith for a third time. Likely the Steelers’ every-down TE, and a candidate to repeat last year’s breakout. Miami now faces uncertainty at both TE and CB.
T.J. Watt – PIT – EDGE
🔁 Trade buzz persists
But all signs suggest he’s not going anywhere. Pittsburgh’s offseason activity implies they’re doubling down, not moving on. Likely just noise during contract leverage season.
Damon Arnette – HOU – CB
📝 Signs after 4-year absence
A comeback story in the making. The former first-rounder has a shot to crack Houston’s CB depth. Low-risk, high-interest add for deep IDP leagues.
Darren Waller – MIA – TE
📝 Traded for a 6th-round pick
Officially un-retired and heading to the Dolphins. Huge opportunity with the TE room wide open. Could instantly become a valuable short-term play in tight end premium formats
🏒 Dynasty Hockey News
Mitch Marner – VGK – RW
🔁 Traded from TOR to Vegas, signs massive extension
Vegas lands a top-line winger with elite fantasy upside. Toronto’s core finally breaks apart. Expect shakeups on both sides of this blockbuster.
Brad Marchand – FLA – LW
📝 Re-signed: 6-year extension
After helping Florida win a second Cup, Marchand locks in long term. Expect middle-six usage moving forward, but still plenty of fantasy value — especially in points + hits formats.
Vladislav Gavrikov – NYR – D
📝 Signs with Rangers after Kings let him walk
A reliable top-pairing defenseman who fits well next to Adam Fox. Should log solid minutes and provide deep-league value in blocks and assists.
Matthew Schaefer – NYI – D
📝 No. 1 overall pick sets bold expectations
Wants to make the opening night roster as a rookie defenseman. He’s the clear-cut 1.01 in fantasy rookie drafts and could make an early fantasy impact.
Dan Vladar – PHI – G
📝 Signs with Flyers in tandem goalie move
Philadelphia opts for a shared crease. Vladar will battle for the job behind a rugged defense under Rick Tocchet. Intriguing stash for deeper goalie leagues.
Viktor Arvidsson – BOS – RW
🔁 Traded from EDM to Boston
Boston capitalizes on Edmonton’s cap crunch, adding Arvidsson after a disappointing Oilers Finals run. Edmonton clears room for Bouchard and Nurse extensions. Arvidsson should slot into a key middle-six role in Boston.
John Gibson – DET – G
🔁 Finally traded after years of rumors
The longtime Anaheim goalie is headed to Detroit in a deal that sends Petr Mrazek back to the Ducks. Gibson’s fantasy stock could rebound behind a younger, more competitive Red Wings team.
Noah Dobson – MTL – D
🔁 Traded from NYI to Montreal
The Islanders move their top D to make way for Matthew Schaefer sending Dobson to Montreal. He’ll form a new-look top pair with Lane Hutson and retain strong fantasy appeal in all formats.
J.J. Peterka – UTH – RW
🔁 Traded from BUF to Utah, signs 5-year deal
Contract talks with Buffalo broke down, and Utah pounced. Peterka earns a new deal and likely lands on the top line — big dynasty stock rise in points leagues.
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